by Paty | Aug 13, 2018 | Canada, The Great Outdoors
If you’re kayaking in an insanely popular summer spot, getting it all to yourself would seem to be impossible. However, sometimes the early bird gets the worm. And our Sunday morning kayaking in Jacques Cartier National Park was an outdoor lover’s dream. Jacques...
by Paty | Aug 9, 2018 | Canada, Cycling, The Great Outdoors
During my morning trail run in the Parcs des Chutes-de-la-Chaudiere, I accidentally stumbled my way onto a paved path. The nearby signs indicated this was the Trans Canada Trail. I know about plenty of trails in North America. But I’d never heard of this epic one...
by Paty | Aug 6, 2018 | Canada, Day Hikes
I’ve wanted to hike in Jacques Cartier National Park ever since my sister-in-law told me about her experience there a decade ago. Her best story was peppered with the hilarity of her husband trying to carry their young daughter up a hill in one of those backpack...
by Paty | Aug 4, 2018 | Canada, The Great Outdoors
Quebec City is a fantastic city for outdoor lovers in the summertime. During our visit, we had the fortune of good weather and sunny days most of the trip. So, here’s our top 5 favorite ways to take advantage of Quebec’s sights. #1 – Take a stroll in Old...
by Paty | Jul 31, 2018 | Canada, The Great Outdoors
We arrived in Quebec City right in the middle of a rainstorm. The rain continued into the next morning, and – honestly – I just wanted to curl up under the bedcovers instead of exploring a new city. Keith had other plans though. He suggested we...
by Paty | Jul 28, 2018 | Canada, Places & Events
A barista in a Starbucks in Ottawa said the weirdest thing to me. After inquiring where I was from, she asked me what other part of Canada I was there to visit. According to her, no one comes to Canada just to see Ottawa. That comment stuck with me. It had me...
